Netanyahu Confirms Assassinations of Iranian Leaders: "We are Destabilizing the Regime to Give Iranians an Opportunity"
PM Netanyahu confirms the elimination of Ali Larijani and the Basij Commander, citing close coordination with President Trump. Netanyahu promises "more surprises" and calls on the Iranian people to seize their destiny.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially confirmed on Tuesday the successful assassinations of two top Iranian officials: Ali Larijani and Abbas Reza Soleimani. In a televised address, Netanyahu framed the strikes as a strategic move to dismantle the "Ayatollah regime" and empower the Iranian people to reclaim their country.
Direct Hits on the "Gangster" Leadership
Netanyahu described the targets in stark terms, identifying Larijani as the "boss" of the Revolutionary Guard.
The Prime Minister confirmed that Israel is operating deep within Iranian territory using a combination of Air Force fighter jets and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The Strategy: A "Tectonic" Shift
Netanyahu emphasized that while the collapse of the regime may not be immediate, the persistent military pressure is designed to create a historic opening for the Iranian public.
"We are destabilizing this regime in the hope of giving the Iranian people an opportunity to remove it. It won't happen all at once... but if we persist, we will give them the chance to take their fate into their own hands."
The U.S.-Israel Alliance: "Fighting Shoulder to Shoulder"
The Prime Minister revealed that he held a lengthy discussion with U.S. President Donald Trump yesterday to coordinate joint operations.
Domestic Resilience and Economic Aid
Addressing the Israeli public, Netanyahu urged citizens to ignore "channels of gloom" and focus on the "historic achievements" being made. He also promised expanded economic support for those affected by the war, particularly in the North.